Moroccans welcome acquittal of blogger Mohammed Erraji
19/09/2008
The first Moroccan blogger to be arrested has been acquitted, based on technical mistakes in the procedures used to bring him to court. The public has welcomed Erraji's freedom, but some warn that the fight for freedom of expression in Morocco is not over.Continue...
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Overcrowded secondary schools trouble Algerian education ministry
19/09/2008
Secondary school reforms in Algeria have led to unprecedented levels of overcrowding in classrooms, prompting parents, teachers and administrators to consider drastic measures. The government is working to reduce class size and to make additional space available.Continue...
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Productivity drops during Ramadan in Morocco
19/09/2008
Flagging productivity in Morocco's government and private sector mean less production during the holy month of Ramadan. Employees blame the decline on fasting and the change in daily routine.Continue...
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Ramadan evening festivities awaken the Casablanca Corniche
19/09/2008
During the holy month of Ramadan, the Aïn Diab coast road in Casablanca sees crowds of visitors looking for entertainment. For many Moroccans, days spent in reflection and fasting are balanced by colourful nights in the city's most appealing neighbourhood, the Corniche.Continue...
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Mauritanian troops intercept reported al-Qaeda supply truck
19/09/2008
Mauritanian troops looking for the 12 soldiers ambushed and kidnapped Sunday in Tourine reportedly intercepted the suspected perpetrators' supply tru...Continue...
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Moroccan terror suspect loses appeal against deportation from Canada
19/09/2008
Canada's Supreme Court on Thursday (September 18th) rejected an appeal by Moroccan Adil Charkaoui against deportation to Morocco, international press...Continue...
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Algerian official clarifies Sudan war crimes trial remarks
19/09/2008
Algeria's foreign ministry spokesman Mehdi Nedjib denied on Thursday (September 18th) reports that Algeria and Sudan could soon ask the UN Security C...Continue...
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IFJ backs Algerian journalists' protection of confidential sources
19/09/2008
In a statement issued on Thursday (September 18th), the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) called on the Algerian government to "end its p...Continue...
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Tunisia awards wind turbine contract to Spain's Gamesa
19/09/2008
Tunisian electricity and gas company STEG awarded Spanish company Gamesa a nearly 200 million-euro contract for 91 wind turbines at the new Metline a...Continue...
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Moroccan consumer price inflation sees slight abatement
19/09/2008
Morocco's High Planning Commission said consumer price inflation has eased slightly, dropping from 5.1 % in July to 4.8 % in August, Reuters reported...Continue...
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Young Mediterranean Leaders Forum to hold first session in Tunis
19/09/2008
The new Young Mediterranean Leaders Forum was launched Thursday (September 18th) in Paris, MAP reported. The first edition of the Forum will be held...Continue...
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Morocco's El Moutawakil to lead city selection group for 2016 Olympics
19/09/2008
The International Olympic Committee elected Moroccan Youth and Sports Minister Nawal El Moutawakil chairperson of the 2016 Olympic Games' evaluation...Continue...
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Maghreb teams to play CAF matches this weekend
19/09/2008
In the first of several African Confederation (CAF) Cup matches scheduled for Maghreb teams this weekend, Tunisia's CS Sfaxien will host Egypt's Hara...Continue...
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Morocco rejoins World Cycling Championship after 15 years
19/09/2008
After more than 15 years of absence from the World Cycling Championship, Morocco will participate in this year's event beginning Monday (September 22...Continue...
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